He has to say this, just like the rest of the media.
One motive is to generate eyes on the story. Another can be to drive a narrative.
Reality and facts are optional.
“ He has to say this, just like the rest of the media.”
They still pretend Trump needs them. He does not. He never did.
They covered the post assassination attempt because their cameras were there. They weren’t covering the rally. Trump doesn’t need them to They’re there because they need him.
I believe you are correct - drive the narrative, get ratings. It was either the 2016 or 2020 election, when McDonnel was running for re-election. FOX News was driving the story that his opponent was neck-in-neck with him in the polls and it was going to be a close race. McDonnell won handily - I think by double-digits. Another time my eyes were opened that the media is dishonest and spouts BS in order for viewers to stay tuned in.